SSC CHSL Tier-I Previous Year Paper (21 Oct 2020) Shift-3 | SSC CHSL Mock Test Series 2025 PDF Download

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Q.1 Select the correct Indirect form of the given sentence. 
“Let’s sit out in the sun, ” Anya said.
Ans
1. Anya suggested that we sit out in the sun.
2. Anya had suggested that we sit out in the sun.
3. Anya is suggesting that we sit out in the sun.
4. Anya was suggesting that we sit out in the sun.
Question ID : 4244291518
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: 
ALTRUIST
Ans
1. Philanthropist
2. Impressionist
3. Nutritionist
4. Individualist
Question ID : 4244291540
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.3 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: 
Under the weather
Ans
1. To feel wronged by friends
2. To be in low spirits
3. Feel strong and energetic
4. To face bad weather conditions
Question ID : 4244291533
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2019 Tier I
Roll Number 3010725503
Candidate Name ALOKIK GUPTA
Venue Name iON Digital Zone iDZ Sector-9B Vrindawan Colony
Exam Date 21/10/2020
Exam Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Subject CHSL Tier 1
Section : English Language (Basic Knowledge)
(1)
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Q.1 Select the correct Indirect form of the given sentence. 
“Let’s sit out in the sun, ” Anya said.
Ans
1. Anya suggested that we sit out in the sun.
2. Anya had suggested that we sit out in the sun.
3. Anya is suggesting that we sit out in the sun.
4. Anya was suggesting that we sit out in the sun.
Question ID : 4244291518
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: 
ALTRUIST
Ans
1. Philanthropist
2. Impressionist
3. Nutritionist
4. Individualist
Question ID : 4244291540
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.3 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: 
Under the weather
Ans
1. To feel wronged by friends
2. To be in low spirits
3. Feel strong and energetic
4. To face bad weather conditions
Question ID : 4244291533
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2019 Tier I
Roll Number 3010725503
Candidate Name ALOKIK GUPTA
Venue Name iON Digital Zone iDZ Sector-9B Vrindawan Colony
Exam Date 21/10/2020
Exam Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Subject CHSL Tier 1
Section : English Language (Basic Knowledge)
(1)
Q.4 Select the most appropriate word to ?ll in the blank: 
As part of the ______ Classical Indian Music Festival leading vocalists and instrumentalist
are taking the stage this evening.
Ans
1. onset
2. foregone
3. ongoing
4. postponed
Question ID : 4244291541
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 5
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
Ans
1. were passionate
2. was passionate
3. are passionately
4. are passionate
Question ID : 4244291522
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 6
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
Ans
1. on
2. in
3. upon
4. into
Question ID : 4244291523
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
(2)
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Q.1 Select the correct Indirect form of the given sentence. 
“Let’s sit out in the sun, ” Anya said.
Ans
1. Anya suggested that we sit out in the sun.
2. Anya had suggested that we sit out in the sun.
3. Anya is suggesting that we sit out in the sun.
4. Anya was suggesting that we sit out in the sun.
Question ID : 4244291518
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: 
ALTRUIST
Ans
1. Philanthropist
2. Impressionist
3. Nutritionist
4. Individualist
Question ID : 4244291540
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.3 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: 
Under the weather
Ans
1. To feel wronged by friends
2. To be in low spirits
3. Feel strong and energetic
4. To face bad weather conditions
Question ID : 4244291533
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2019 Tier I
Roll Number 3010725503
Candidate Name ALOKIK GUPTA
Venue Name iON Digital Zone iDZ Sector-9B Vrindawan Colony
Exam Date 21/10/2020
Exam Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Subject CHSL Tier 1
Section : English Language (Basic Knowledge)
(1)
Q.4 Select the most appropriate word to ?ll in the blank: 
As part of the ______ Classical Indian Music Festival leading vocalists and instrumentalist
are taking the stage this evening.
Ans
1. onset
2. foregone
3. ongoing
4. postponed
Question ID : 4244291541
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 5
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
Ans
1. were passionate
2. was passionate
3. are passionately
4. are passionate
Question ID : 4244291522
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 6
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
Ans
1. on
2. in
3. upon
4. into
Question ID : 4244291523
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
(2)
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 7
Q.7 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
Ans
1. producer
2. productive
3. production
4. product
Question ID : 4244291524
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 8
Q.8 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
Ans
1. seldom
2. rarely
3. never
4. just
Question ID : 4244291525
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
(3)
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Q.1 Select the correct Indirect form of the given sentence. 
“Let’s sit out in the sun, ” Anya said.
Ans
1. Anya suggested that we sit out in the sun.
2. Anya had suggested that we sit out in the sun.
3. Anya is suggesting that we sit out in the sun.
4. Anya was suggesting that we sit out in the sun.
Question ID : 4244291518
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: 
ALTRUIST
Ans
1. Philanthropist
2. Impressionist
3. Nutritionist
4. Individualist
Question ID : 4244291540
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.3 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: 
Under the weather
Ans
1. To feel wronged by friends
2. To be in low spirits
3. Feel strong and energetic
4. To face bad weather conditions
Question ID : 4244291533
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2019 Tier I
Roll Number 3010725503
Candidate Name ALOKIK GUPTA
Venue Name iON Digital Zone iDZ Sector-9B Vrindawan Colony
Exam Date 21/10/2020
Exam Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Subject CHSL Tier 1
Section : English Language (Basic Knowledge)
(1)
Q.4 Select the most appropriate word to ?ll in the blank: 
As part of the ______ Classical Indian Music Festival leading vocalists and instrumentalist
are taking the stage this evening.
Ans
1. onset
2. foregone
3. ongoing
4. postponed
Question ID : 4244291541
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 5
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
Ans
1. were passionate
2. was passionate
3. are passionately
4. are passionate
Question ID : 4244291522
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 6
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
Ans
1. on
2. in
3. upon
4. into
Question ID : 4244291523
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
(2)
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 7
Q.7 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
Ans
1. producer
2. productive
3. production
4. product
Question ID : 4244291524
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 8
Q.8 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
Ans
1. seldom
2. rarely
3. never
4. just
Question ID : 4244291525
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
(3)
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 9
Q.9 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
Ans
1. to redo
2. to reused
3. to reuse
4. to redone
Question ID : 4244291526
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.10 Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. 
The vet told me to put eye drops and ointment in my pet’s eyes.
Ans
1. I was being told by the vet to put eye drops and ointment in my pet’s eyes.
2. I was told by the vet to put eye drops and ointment in my pet’s eyes.
3. I had been told by the vet to put eye drops and ointment in my pet’s eyes.
4. I am being told by the vet to put eye drops and ointment in my pet’s eyes.
Question ID : 4244291517
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.11 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. 
A 12 year old archer was airlifted to Delhi when he met with an accident while practice for
the Khelo India Games in Guwahati.
Ans
1. while practice for the Khelo India Games
2. when he met with an accident
3. was airlifted to Delhi
4. A 12 year old archer
Question ID : 4244291520
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
(4)
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Q.1 Select the correct Indirect form of the given sentence. 
“Let’s sit out in the sun, ” Anya said.
Ans
1. Anya suggested that we sit out in the sun.
2. Anya had suggested that we sit out in the sun.
3. Anya is suggesting that we sit out in the sun.
4. Anya was suggesting that we sit out in the sun.
Question ID : 4244291518
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: 
ALTRUIST
Ans
1. Philanthropist
2. Impressionist
3. Nutritionist
4. Individualist
Question ID : 4244291540
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.3 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: 
Under the weather
Ans
1. To feel wronged by friends
2. To be in low spirits
3. Feel strong and energetic
4. To face bad weather conditions
Question ID : 4244291533
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2019 Tier I
Roll Number 3010725503
Candidate Name ALOKIK GUPTA
Venue Name iON Digital Zone iDZ Sector-9B Vrindawan Colony
Exam Date 21/10/2020
Exam Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Subject CHSL Tier 1
Section : English Language (Basic Knowledge)
(1)
Q.4 Select the most appropriate word to ?ll in the blank: 
As part of the ______ Classical Indian Music Festival leading vocalists and instrumentalist
are taking the stage this evening.
Ans
1. onset
2. foregone
3. ongoing
4. postponed
Question ID : 4244291541
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 5
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
Ans
1. were passionate
2. was passionate
3. are passionately
4. are passionate
Question ID : 4244291522
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 6
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
Ans
1. on
2. in
3. upon
4. into
Question ID : 4244291523
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
(2)
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 7
Q.7 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
Ans
1. producer
2. productive
3. production
4. product
Question ID : 4244291524
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 8
Q.8 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
Ans
1. seldom
2. rarely
3. never
4. just
Question ID : 4244291525
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
(3)
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. 
Jonas Karlsson and Ruth Osborne are two chefs who (1)______ about promoting zero waste in
cooking, whether it is (2)______ restaurants or at home. It means using every part of a food
(3)______. So for example, you needn’t peel carrots. You can (4)______ scrub off the surface
lightly and cook them You can also ?nd ways (5)______ and recycle by- products like using
coffee grounds to make biscuits.
SubQuestion No : 9
Q.9 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
Ans
1. to redo
2. to reused
3. to reuse
4. to redone
Question ID : 4244291526
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.10 Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. 
The vet told me to put eye drops and ointment in my pet’s eyes.
Ans
1. I was being told by the vet to put eye drops and ointment in my pet’s eyes.
2. I was told by the vet to put eye drops and ointment in my pet’s eyes.
3. I had been told by the vet to put eye drops and ointment in my pet’s eyes.
4. I am being told by the vet to put eye drops and ointment in my pet’s eyes.
Question ID : 4244291517
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.11 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. 
A 12 year old archer was airlifted to Delhi when he met with an accident while practice for
the Khelo India Games in Guwahati.
Ans
1. while practice for the Khelo India Games
2. when he met with an accident
3. was airlifted to Delhi
4. A 12 year old archer
Question ID : 4244291520
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
(4)
Q.12 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: 
CONTEMPLATE
Ans
1. Deify
2. Conceive
3. Ignore
4. Meditate
Question ID : 4244291531
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.13 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order. 
A. At the onset of his journey, his mother guides him how to survive and navigate the world. 
B. ‘Silo’s Journey’ is a ?lm made by a wildlife ?lm director. 
C. It follows the journey of a young reindeer’s ?rst year at close range. 
D. Sharing this journey is his friend-a curious red-haired squirrel.
Ans
1. CABD
2. BDCA
3. DABC
4. BCAD
Question ID : 4244291527
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.14 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement .
It is evident from current research that young adults is more like to develop an interest in
spoken English if there is a change in methodology. 
Ans
1. is more likely
2. No Improvement
3. are more like
4. are more likely
Question ID : 4244291530
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.15 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: 
HAUGHTY
Ans
1. Arrogant
2. Talkative
3. Quiet
4. Humble
Question ID : 4244291539
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
(5)